Bejerano, Alexandra Dannielle

Western Mindanao State University

College of Teacher Education
Zamboanga City

LESSON PLAN IN ENGLISH 8

I. OBJECTIVES

At the end of the 50 minute-discussion, the grade eight (8) students are
expected to do the following with at least 75% level of accuracy:
a) identified the different parallel structures;
b) used parallel structures in a sentence;
c) discussed the importance of balance in life.

II. SUBJECT MATTER

Topic: Parallelism

Reference:

Northern Illinois University Effective Writing Practices Tutorial. (2022).

Parallelism.
https://www.niu.edu/writingtutorial/grammar/parallelism.shtml#:~:text=Paralleli
sm%20is%20the %20matching%20of,clarity%20and%20emphasizes%20your
%20points

Towson University Online Writing Support. (2019). Usage Parallel Structure.

https://webapps.towson.edu/ows/parallelism.htm

CetKing. (2022). 5 Golden rules in Parallelism-Grammar.

https://cetking.com/5-golden-rules-inparallelism-grammar/

Materials: Visual aids

III. PROCEDURE

A. Preparation

Greetings
Checking of Attendance
Setting Classroom Rules

B. Motivation

Before we unravel our new topic this afternoon, I have here set of pictures. Observe
them carefully. What thing is not included in the first and second set of pictures?
C. Lesson Proper

Discussion

Parallelism is a way of writing where you use the same grammatical form for
similar ideas. It makes your writing easier to understand and more engaging.

1. We all need good nutrition and to exercise on a regular basis.

What word in the sentence is different?

The word “to exercise” is different. We all need good nutrition and consistent
exercise on a regular basis. The word “and” connects the two clauses, “and” is a
conjunction.

Words or clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction should be parallel to

each other.

If “and’ is a conjunction that connects the two clauses, what do you think is our
first rule in parallelism.

How would you change this phrase to make it parallel?

Correct sentence:
We all need good nutrition and consistent exercise on a regular basis.

First rule: Use parallel structure with elements joined by coordinating conjunction.

Examples:
1. What you say and what you do are two different things.
2. Should I study or sleep?

2. Politicians are good in motivating, captivating, and being convincing to people.

Do you see a series of words, phrases, or clauses here in the sentence?

The phrases are “in motivating, captivating, and being convincing to people?
“Being convincing to people” is different among these phrases.

How would you change this phrase to make it parallel?

 Correct sentence:
Politicians are good in motivating, captivating, and convincing to people.

Second rule: Use parallel structure with elements in lists or in a series.

Examples:
1. He is smart, honest, and responsible.
2. To love, to care, and to die for our country is nationalism.

3. I like swimming better than to walk.

What are the two things in the sentence being compared?

The two things being compared in the sentence are swimming and to walk.

What word in the sentence is different?

The word that seems different is “to walk”.

How would you change this phrase to make it parallel?

Correct sentence:
I like swimming better than walking.

Third rule: Use parallel structure with elements being compared. (X is more than /
better than Y)

Examples:
1. I enjoy going out to a movie as much as I enjoy staying at home to watch it.
2. Staying at home is much more comfortable than going outside.

4. To love is sacrificing our own happiness.

Is there a linking verb in the sentence?

The linking verb is “is”

What are the two phrases being linked by our linking verb?
The two phrases being linked by the linking verb are “to love” and “sacrificing
our own happiness?

“Sacrificing our own happiness” seems different.

How would you change this phrase to make it parallel?

Correct sentence:
To love is to sacrifice our own happiness.

Fourth rule: Use parallel structure with elements joined by a linking verb or a
verb of being.
 Examples:
1. To succeed is to open a new opportunity.
2. Being a student is being able to sleep late.

5. Sam wants both a satisfying job and that pays well.

Is there a correlative conjunction found in the sentence?

What are the two phrases connected by a conjunction?

The two phrases are “a satisfying job” and “that pays well”

Between these two phrases which one seems different?

“And that pays well” seems different.

How would you change this phrase to make it parallel?

Correct sentence:
Sam wants both a satisfying and well-paying job.

Words, or phrases joined by a correlative pronoun should be parallel.

Fifth rule: Use parallel structure with elements joined a correlative conjunction
(not only... but also, both... and, either... or, neither... nor)
Examples:
1. Clara wants money but also wants fame.
2. I am fine with either a cup of coffee or a cup of tea.

Value Integration:

In Parallelism, it is very important to show consistency in every word that

we used. Thus, we should learn to balance the words. On the other hand,
balancing is not only present in grammar, it can also be found in life. Every
day, we try to balance everything such as our studies, works, and household
chores. It is difficult, but how do you balance your priorities in life?

D. Generalization

The teacher will generalize the lesson through the following questions:

o What is parallelism?
o What are the 5 rules in parallelism?
o Explain each.

E. Application

Directions: Go to your groups and fix the following sentences using parallelism.

1. When I go to the park, I like to run, jumping on the trampoline, and picnics.
2. My sister enjoys reading, knitting, and to paint.
3. Before starting the assignment, make sure you have sharpened pencils, erasers,
and your math book.
4. My dad can fix cars, plumbing, and electrical work.
 5. The athlete's training routine includes running, swimming, and to lift weights.

Here are the corrected versions of the sentences:

1. When I go to the park, I like to run, jump on the trampoline, and have picnics.
2. My sister enjoys reading, knitting, and painting.
3. Before starting the assignment, make sure you have sharpened pencils, erasers,
and your math book ready.
4. My dad can fix cars, plumbing, and electrical work.
5. The athlete's training routine includes running, swimming, and lifting weights.

IV. ASSESSMENT

Directions: Supply the correct word or phrase to make the sentence complete and
parallel. Guide words are given before the number.
(respect) 1. Filipinos are hospitable, responsible, and ______ people.
(go) 2. Jessica was neither going to sleep nor ______ to eat.
(love) 3. You have a wonderful smile and a _______ attitude.
(gather) 4. She likes walking along the seashore, climbing mountains, and _____ corals.
(walk) 5. I like biking better than ________.

Expected Answers: 1. respectful 2. going 3. lovely 4. gathering 5. walking

V. ASSIGNMENT

No assignment

Prepared by:

Alexandra Dannielle M. Bejerano

BSED 4B

Checked by:

Regiina P. Calcaben
Cooperating Teacher